Question 27 of 55beginner🔧 ApplyShort Answer4 marks
A die is thrown, find the probability of following events: (i) A prime number will appear, (ii) A number greater than or equal to 3 will appear, (iii) A number less than or equal to one will appear, (iv) A number more than 6 will appear, (v) A number less than 6 will appear.
(i)
Answer
1/2
(ii)
Answer
2/3
(iii)
Answer
1/6
(iv)
Answer
0
(v)
Answer
5/6
Explanation
The solution is derived by identifying the sample space of a die throw {1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6} and counting the favourable outcomes for each specific event. The probability is calculated using the formula P(E) = (Number of favourable outcomes) / (Total number of possible outcomes).